by Sequence Maestro | Feb 26, 2025 | Digital Transformation, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Lean Management, Production Process, Productivity
Those of us in the lean manufacturing world know it’s a fast-paced one where being efficient reigns. Every step made, every action taken must be optimized to eliminate waste and maximize value. Like an email or a text message, traditional text-heavy work instructions...
by Sequence Maestro | Feb 21, 2024 | Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Employee Training, Lean Management, Production Process, Productivity, Tribal Knowledge
Training within industry or TWI is quickly becoming a buzz word across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, but the concept itself is not new. TWI was developed during World War II to enable US companies to hire and train new workers to replace those who...
by Sequence Maestro | Dec 18, 2023 | Digital Transformation, Production Process
Many companies confess to us that their companies are “old fashioned” or out of date; they often seem embarrassed at the lack of technology in their companies. We tell them that makes them normal. Alas, most manufacturing we see is not in a modern, clean,...
by Sequence Maestro | Nov 17, 2023 | Digital Transformation, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Employee Training, Production Process, Productivity
In the high-stakes world of manufacturing, high turnover rates are a real and constant challenge. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing suffers a turnover rate of 39%. Some root causes of turnover include poor working conditions, poor skills...
by Sequence Maestro | Nov 12, 2023 | Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Electronics and Box-Builds Manufacturing, Industry Related, Production Process, Productivity
Good Work Instructions and Their Impact on Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing Continuous improvement is a philosophy in manufacturing, aimed at optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing product quality. One of the most effective...
by Sequence Maestro | Nov 7, 2023 | Production Process
In a manufacturing sector that is seemingly dominated by automation and robotics, a surprising trend has emerged in 2023—the resurgence of manual assembly. Why is manual manufacturing on the rise? While automation certainly provides numerous benefits, such as...
